New law barring DoD contractors from retaining certain outside consultants goes into effect - Federal News Network
New law prohibits DoD contractors from retaining certain outside consultants, effective immediately.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 11, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. DoD contractors, including small businesses with set-asides and GSA schedule holders should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate; no grace period specified.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Contractors can no longer retain consultants that are deemed 'outside' under new criteria; existing contracts must be reviewed and terminated if non-compliant.
Who it affects
DoD contractors, including small businesses with set-asides and GSA schedule holders
What you must do
Review all consultant agreements and terminate any that fall under the new prohibition.
Deadline
Immediate; no grace period specified.
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